GeForce GTX 645 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 645

2010Core: 607 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 645

1 GB 200

1,880

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

Shared System RAM 15

1,898

+1.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 645

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 645

2010

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G better than GeForce GTX 645?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,880 vs 1,898 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 200W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 645 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 1 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 645 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 645 make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G?

Yes. GeForce GTX 645 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 645 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 645 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
1080p
low	66 FPS	83 FPS
medium	54 FPS	68 FPS
high	38 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	52 FPS	64 FPS
medium	43 FPS	51 FPS
high	27 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	20 FPS	27 FPS
medium	19 FPS	25 FPS
high	12 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
1080p
low	85 FPS	85 FPS
medium	62 FPS	68 FPS
high	50 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	49 FPS	64 FPS
medium	33 FPS	46 FPS
high	23 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	36 FPS
medium	16 FPS	24 FPS
high	12 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
1080p
low	85 FPS	85 FPS
medium	68 FPS	68 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	64 FPS
medium	51 FPS	51 FPS
high	42 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	43 FPS
medium	34 FPS	34 FPS
high	28 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
1080p
low	85 FPS	85 FPS
medium	68 FPS	68 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	64 FPS
medium	51 FPS	51 FPS
high	42 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	43 FPS
medium	34 FPS	34 FPS
high	28 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 645 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

GeForce GTX 645

The GeForce GTX 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points. Launch price was $279.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,898 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 645 scores 1,880 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G reaches 1,898 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 645 is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G).

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
G3D Mark Score	1,880	1,898
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	352	512+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 645 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 645 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 645 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 12 (FL12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
DirectX	11.0	12 (FL12_1)+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 645) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 645) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G).

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	VCN 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	VCN 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 645 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 645) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	147mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	9.4	126.5+1246%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 645 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G costs 100+% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (GeForce GTX 645) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).